Invacare M71 service manual Front RIGGINGS/ Footboard, Installing/Removing Front Riggings

SECTION 7—FRONT RIGGINGS/FOOTBOARD

SECTION 7—FRONT RIGGINGS/ FOOTBOARD

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.

Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that ON/OFF switch on the joystick is in the OFF position.

Installing/Removing Front Riggings

CAUTION

If non-hemi front riggings are used, then the seat MUST be adjusted to the highest mounting position - otherwise damage may occur.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 7.1.

Installing

1.If necessary, remove the footboard. Refer to Removing/Installing the Footboard Assembly on page 71.

2.Turn front rigging to the side (open footplate is perpendicular to wheelchair) and position mounting holes in the front rigging hinge plates with hinge pins on the wheelchair frame.

3.Install the front rigging hinge plates onto the hinge pins on the wheelchair frame.

4.Push the front rigging towards the inside of the wheelchair until it locks into place.

NOTE: The footplate will be on the inside of the wheelchair when locked in place.

Telescoping Front

5.Repeat STEPS 1-4 for opposite side of wheelchair.

Removing

Hinge Pins

Front

Rigging Support

1.Push the front rigging release lever inward and rotate the footrest outward.

2.Lift up on front rigging and remove from the wheelchair.

3.Repeat STEPS 1-2 for opposite side of wheelchair.

Rigging Front

Release Rigging

Lever Hinge

Plate

FIGURE 7.1 Installing/Removing Front

Riggings

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